We have delved into the Derry News photographic archive once again this week with a gallery of pictures from Derry's Downey's Bar. Sarah Connelly and Louise Harley.

placeholder image — We have delved into the Derry News photographic archive once again this week with a gallery of pictures from Derry's Downey's Bar. Sarah Connelly and Louise Harley.

Throwback Thursday: Partytime in Downey's Bar, Derry (2008)

By Staff reporter

Published 23rd Mar 2023, 10:33 GMT

How many familiar faces will you recognise from the archives of the Derry News?

Vickie Gurney and Andy Curran.

17.

Vickie Gurney and Andy Curran.

Rachael Walker, Karen Doherty, 19 year old Amanda McDermott and Kelly Brown.

18.

Rachael Walker, Karen Doherty, 19 year old Amanda McDermott and Kelly Brown.

Charlene O'Hagan, front centre, with all her angel's at The Sex In The City in aid of Breast Cancer @ Downey's.

19.

Charlene O'Hagan, front centre, with all her angel's at The Sex In The City in aid of Breast Cancer @ Downey's.

Bride to be Charlene O'Hagan, centre, with her bridesmaids and sisters.

20.

Bride to be Charlene O'Hagan, centre, with her bridesmaids and sisters.

Derry Throwback Thursday derry news

© 2026 Formpress Publishing LTD. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice